Knife steel types

Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:35 pm

Why is it that "true" "black steel" is more expensive than either blue or white? Also, why is it rarely used? I noticed at the CKTG website there's only one maker, Nobutama. And that their custom 240mm Wa-gyuto runs just under 1k. I think it was $945.00.

Wusthof claims to use this steel in their very affordable Classic line. They offer a $150 8" chef's knife.